WBCC Newsmail 281, Volume 6, December 29, 2001
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Composed with help from members of the
Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club (WBCC),
and weekly published by Martin Peeters, Netherlands, Focal Point of the WBCC
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Dear WBCC members and non WBCC members,

I hope you really enjoy reading this weeks WBCC Newsmail !! Because the
(Bi-metallic) Euros are now really available to the people, from now till
December 31, the WBCC Newsmail will start with news about the Bi-metallic
Euros.

1. Bi-metallic Euros from Vatican..by Massimiliano Aiello, Italy

This article about the new VATICANO 2002 Euro set: There will be the first
mintage in Euro for Città del Vaticano dated 2002 (Year XXIV). 8 values: 1,
2, 5, 10, 20, 50 EuroCent, Bi-metallkic 1 and 2 Euro. Minting: there will be
the UNC set and the PROOF set. In the PROOF set there will also be a Silver
Medal. Date of evry issue, description and characteristics of the series of
coins will be announced as soon as possible.

2. Bi-metallic Euros from Andorra...by Manuel González, Spain

This week I phoned to Servei Emisions of Andorra (Andorra Mint) and asked
about future Euros from Andorra. They said me that Andorra actually issue
Diners and not Euros. In this days Andorra Mint issued a new commemorative
gold 25 Diners. I asked if they will issue Euros in the future and said me
that maybe in the future..., but at the moment the laws of Andorra force to
emit currencies in Diners. Andorra is a country that issue agreement
currencies with many German mints and can in the future issue Euros like in
the cases of San Marino, Vatican and Monaco. This is what they told me for
telephone, but they don't still know anything.

Please notice: To get a complete overview of all the dates of all EU
Countries and NON EU countries of the Bi-metallic 1 and 2 Euro, please send
a message to the Bi-metallic Coin Forum pages
(http://www.network54.com/Forum/86625) of the Dates/Mintmarks of each
country you have REALLY seen. Thanks!

4. Bi-metallic Euros from Austria…by Jack Hepler, USA

Austria chose to produce a series of Euro coins illustrating flowers,
architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen
by a national panel and public opinion poll. Austrian artist Josef Kaiser
created the designs. The Bi-metallic two Euro coin shows a portrait of
the radical pacifist Bertha von Suttner, symbolizing Austria’s efforts
over many decades, to support peace. The one Euro coin shows Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, depicting Austria as a land
of music.

5. New WBCC member......by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point

We have a new WBCC member. Let me introduce him to you:
Name: Charles Bolsenbroek (WBCC member #234), NetherlandsE-mail
Age: 39
Profession: Building engineer
Hobby: World coins and tokens including many Bi- and/or Tri-metallics
How did know about the WBCC: I found the side on the web by a link of a
coincollector

It is about a 1/2 New Sheqel from Israel. According the seller he bought
this Bi-metallic piece from a coindealer in Chile! One of the WBCC members
thinks it is dated MS5762 (about 2002). For me the piece was unknown till
now.

7. The WBCC Bi-metallic Quiz Game #281...by Jack Hepler, USA

Luc Luycx, a professional coin designer won the international competition
for the design of the common side of the Bi-metallic Euro. Luc Luycx
chose abstract design as the theme. In his design, he presented growing
European unification. The countries of the economic union are shown on
the coins and 12 stars represent those countries converting to the common
currency. His initials, LL may be seen on the one and two Euro coins.
In which country’s mint is Luc Luycx employed?
a. Germany
b. France
c. Luxembourg
d. Belgium
Please send your answer to me: Jack Hepler

Answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #280.
The Italian Bi-metallic one Euro – features a drawing called the
Vitruvian man based on a study of human proportions. The drawing, not
dated but probably was made in 1490 AD, and may be found in the Gallerie
dell' Accademia di Venezia. The artist was born in the Republic of
Florence in 1452 and died 2 May 1519. He was simply a genius: painter,
draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer. His Mona Lisa and the Last
supper were among the most influential paintings of the Renaissance,
while his spirit of scientific inquiry and mechanical inventiveness were
centuries ahead of his times. What is the name of this coin’s designer?
a. Dali
b. Da Vinci
c. Bottacelli
d. Rembrandt
Answer to Question #280 is "b" Da Vinci. Note: The quiz Question last
week stated that Da Vinci was born in 1490. This is obviously in error,
the actual date of birth is believed to be 1452.
Summary of answers to Quiz Game Question #279; 100% correct. four
players. You may be able to see the answer to many future questions in
earlier Newsmail issues.C

8. WBCC Auction 39...by Rod Sell, WBCC Auction Provider

VI am still accepting lots for Auction 39 which will start next Saturday 5th
January 2002.
If you have any lots to list please email me: Rod Sell